PLEASE HELP HAITI...
Pray for Haiti. Send whatever you can afford. Keep a good
thought.... pray. Remember how close to us they actually are. We
must demonstrate compassion for our island neighbors. This is a
near total devastation.
It is the worst earthquake to hit the Caribbean in 200 years. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Haitian Capital of Port-au-Prince, where it has devastated the tiny nation, causing an unknown number of deaths and widespread destruction and health concerns. Despite being the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti's Internet connected devices were key tools in telling the rest of the world about the emerging crisis. We live in an era of instant access... we must make it an era of instant compassion. On Twitter and Facebook, eyewitness accounts and pictures are pouring out. The depletion of Hope begins a struggle to recover. Still; there are bight tweets... Carel Pedre, most visible Haitian tv / radio personality has been tweeting the story of Haiti as it picks itself up and realizes the destruction.
Watch CBS News Videos Online
Richard Morse used Twitter to convey a sense of how the people were reacting to the devastation: "I'm hearing singing and praying from the carrefour feuilles area. My prayers go out to the folks there."
A Wordpress-powered blog called Haitifeed is also delivering a steady stream of first-hand accounts as well as mainstream media reports from across the globe.
On Facebook, a group called Earthquake Haiti already has over 14,000 members. The group is largely being used for people to show support and trade news reports; however, there are some users who seem to be posting critical information including pleas for assistance to injured Haitians. [PC World]
The blogging community can take a lead and pass the news around while making the plea for compassion and help: Bay County, Fla:
American Red Cross is moving quickly to provide assistance to victims of yesterday’s tragic earthquake in Haiti. Red Cross estimates as many as three million people are homeless as a result of the devastating earthquake. The American Red Cross has pledged $1,000,000 to the relief effort and is preparing to move relief supplies to the affected areas as soon as transportation becomes possible. Sources on the ground in Haiti are now reporting that the American Red Cross office in Haiti has been totally destroyed and the fate of employees is unknown at this time.
The local Red Cross Chapter has begun receiving calls from local residents attempting to locate friends or relatives who live in or were visiting Haiti. All calls for this assistance are being referred to the State Department at 1-888-407-4747. The local chapter is also receiving calls from local residents who want to volunteer to assist is Haiti. The Red Cross deploys experienced, highly trained volunteers to work in disaster relief operations. Spontaneous volunteers will not be deployed. Local citizens interested in becoming a trained Red Cross volunteer can find out how by contacting the local chapter. Local residents who would like to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti can make a donation to the Red Cross disaster relief effort. Donations can be made at the local chapter by calling 850- 763-6587, by going on line to www.redcross.org, or by texting “HAITI” to “90999” (each text will result in a $10.00 donation to the Red Cross International Relief Fund).
Please help.
It is the worst earthquake to hit the Caribbean in 200 years. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Haitian Capital of Port-au-Prince, where it has devastated the tiny nation, causing an unknown number of deaths and widespread destruction and health concerns. Despite being the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti's Internet connected devices were key tools in telling the rest of the world about the emerging crisis. We live in an era of instant access... we must make it an era of instant compassion. On Twitter and Facebook, eyewitness accounts and pictures are pouring out. The depletion of Hope begins a struggle to recover. Still; there are bight tweets... Carel Pedre, most visible Haitian tv / radio personality has been tweeting the story of Haiti as it picks itself up and realizes the destruction.
Watch CBS News Videos Online
Richard Morse used Twitter to convey a sense of how the people were reacting to the devastation: "I'm hearing singing and praying from the carrefour feuilles area. My prayers go out to the folks there."
A Wordpress-powered blog called Haitifeed is also delivering a steady stream of first-hand accounts as well as mainstream media reports from across the globe.
On Facebook, a group called Earthquake Haiti already has over 14,000 members. The group is largely being used for people to show support and trade news reports; however, there are some users who seem to be posting critical information including pleas for assistance to injured Haitians. [PC World]
The blogging community can take a lead and pass the news around while making the plea for compassion and help: Bay County, Fla:
American Red Cross is moving quickly to provide assistance to victims of yesterday’s tragic earthquake in Haiti. Red Cross estimates as many as three million people are homeless as a result of the devastating earthquake. The American Red Cross has pledged $1,000,000 to the relief effort and is preparing to move relief supplies to the affected areas as soon as transportation becomes possible. Sources on the ground in Haiti are now reporting that the American Red Cross office in Haiti has been totally destroyed and the fate of employees is unknown at this time.
The local Red Cross Chapter has begun receiving calls from local residents attempting to locate friends or relatives who live in or were visiting Haiti. All calls for this assistance are being referred to the State Department at 1-888-407-4747. The local chapter is also receiving calls from local residents who want to volunteer to assist is Haiti. The Red Cross deploys experienced, highly trained volunteers to work in disaster relief operations. Spontaneous volunteers will not be deployed. Local citizens interested in becoming a trained Red Cross volunteer can find out how by contacting the local chapter. Local residents who would like to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti can make a donation to the Red Cross disaster relief effort. Donations can be made at the local chapter by calling 850- 763-6587, by going on line to www.redcross.org, or by texting “HAITI” to “90999” (each text will result in a $10.00 donation to the Red Cross International Relief Fund).
Please help.
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on May 12th, 2009 at 6:56 am
I can’t wait to see it. Hopefully it comes to DVD quickly after it completes it’s run in the theaters.
on May 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I want to see it because I almost don’t remember the old one.
on May 12th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
JJ Abrams produces Lost so you probably will get lost. The film introduces the characters from the old series so you may miss out on some “inside jokes” but the story itself is completely new.
on May 12th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
It is the good review to have the best output informative for sure…
on May 13th, 2009 at 2:30 am
i havent seen much of this not even heard but what i know is that the SFX may be one the worth watching factor in this flick
on May 13th, 2009 at 2:52 am
I haven’t seen the new Star Trek movie yet, but after reading the review, I might go ahead and watch it. Personally… I have never seen an episode of the original Star Strek, but I have had alot of friends who have. So this might be my chance to finally get into the series, hehe. I think that will likely happen to others as well if the movie is a hit, like you suggest it to be here.
Actually I just checked the stats, Money wise… and it appears that it is leading the charts! Right now its about $79 million, for the recent weekend, so It seems that yup it is a big hit! Will be interesting to see if a surge in Star Trek fans happens to hit the world
Till then,
Jean
on May 13th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
yes good working. good luck
on May 14th, 2009 at 2:14 am
I heard it’s pretty good. I’ll wait for a BR release - I’m not that big of a star trek fan.
on May 14th, 2009 at 6:21 am
I have also seen the movie and I liked it very much. Great movie.
on May 14th, 2009 at 8:54 am
I just watched Star Trek last weekend. I’m not a Trekkie, but I really enjoyed the movie. However, I found myself wanting more. Seems like it may have ended a bit early. Still a great movie.
on May 14th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I love Star Trek. I can’t wait to see it in dvd!
on May 14th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Just cant wait to see this!
on May 15th, 2009 at 2:32 am
watching this would really remind me about all the previous versions and episodes.
on May 15th, 2009 at 5:46 am
I seriously cannot wait until I see this film. Star trek is the greatest Sci-Fi ever!
on May 15th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Guys, when is it comming out!I wanna see it!hope it will be even better than an old one
on May 15th, 2009 at 8:41 am
They made it so it doesn’t matter if you have seen any other Star Trek movies or TV shows. There might be some little inside stuff, but it wouldn’t take away from the movie for those who didn’t know. So go see it - just don’t kick the back of my seat!
on May 15th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Thanks for the review. I can’t wait to get it on blue ray!!!!
on May 16th, 2009 at 4:52 am
good movies
on May 16th, 2009 at 8:40 am
i have seen the movie and i loved it. I really don’t know how some movie critis can give this movie a 1 star only… But i fail to remember when i read a movie critic review that i agreed though
on May 17th, 2009 at 10:23 am
now that i have seen the movie i can clearly say that Star trek is the greatest Sci-Fi ever!